December 23, (THEWILL) – Ghanaian reggae-dancehall artiste, Charles Nii Armah Mensah Junior, popularly known by his stage name, Shatta Wale, recently criticised his fellow Ghanaian musicians, who are calling for a decrease in the presence of Nigerian music on Ghana’s airwaves.
The singer claimed it will take Ghana “roughly the year 5050” to catch up with Nigeria in terms of music.
In a series of X posts, he asserted his belief that, even with the implementation of Ghana’s local content policy by the media, Nigerian music would continue to overshadow Ghanaian counterparts.
He said that the policy might not significantly impact the streaming era, as the government can’t compel Ghanaians to stream local music, even if the airplay policy is enforced.
Shatta Wale wrote in Ghanaian Pidgin, “The way Wizkid and Davido and Burna Boy love Ghana nu, you ppl wan play dem a song 20%?
“No problem. One song from them go make your woman wet all nite. E go take you ppl roughly the year 5050 before you guys will get what Naija is getting.
“Your spirit of wanna be is very bad. Is it by force for Ghanaians to listen to your fav? They like Wizkid.
“Your artiste loose guard he no make money quick. Now he say play Ghana music. U weh dj’s play your song saaaa weh u no give dem shishi. Shame on you all. Your artiste no get shi shi.
“Artiste poor, fans poor!!! Music too no deh fly.
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